I have been busy making some Valentine projects. I made  some ACEO's,  Gift box with matching Gift card, and of course a few cards.

These were made from Stampin Up! products.

Main Catalog:

 Kraft Gift Box #124106
 Large Oval Punch #119855
Real Red Ink #126949
Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119247

These Products are in the New  2013 Spring Catalog:

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Honeycomb #129378
More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper  #129309
Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set and Framelits Dies Bundle # #131097 you save $$ by ordering the Bundles!

Core'dinations Card Stock  Primrose Petals (which is sandable) #129322

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Valentine Card and Natural Composition Specialty Paper

Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper (#126917) From Stampin Up!

“Some of our best products are hidden in the back of our catalog just waiting to be discovered.
The Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper is one of these hidden treasures.
Its neutral Crumb Cake color camouflages its true beauty.
This specialty paper is heavier than our normal card stock and has glossy, embossed designs.
From a natural, masculine, wood grain pattern to detailed floral images, you’ll find lots of reasons to love the 6 different styles included in this one pack.
Add a touch of elegance to your project with the Natural Composition paper as it is, or use a variety of resist techniques to really make this treasure shine.
You can discover the beauty and versatility of the Natural Composition paper by sponging ink over the glossy, embossed images. The ink won’t absorb into the glossy embossed images so you can really highlight the details of the patterns.

Here is a Valentine Card I made using the Natural Composition Paper. I made a stencil using my Full Heart punch (#119883) and rubbed Early Expresso Ink around the edge. I then used Real Red Ink around the stencils and lightly inside the heart. Easy to do, just rub ink on with a Stampin Sponge or dauber. You can wipe with a tissue paper or leave as is, I wiped lightly with a tissue paper. The striped heart is also Natural Composition paper inked and then punched out using the  Full Heart Punch.

Some popular techniques that you can use with the Natural Compositions Specialty Designer Series Paper are: Resist, Rainbow Resist, Stencil Resist, Blender Pen Resist, and Suede Flower! Order your Natural Composition paper today and discover all the fun you can have!” I am addicted to it!! LOL

DBWS Store Page:   DBWS

Valentine Special

It is chilly today!!!  We are up in the Northern California area visiting our son and it is cold....

I plan to make a few cards today. I will post  some pictures when I am done. I had a big order come in from Stampin Up so I am pretty excited to play with my new stuff. I did get a few free items because of the Sale A Bration event....for every $50.00 spent you get a free product from the Sale a Bration brochure.   I am very happy that I was able to have my products delivered to my sons house!!

Stampin Up is offering two Specials for Valentines. They are cute. Click on the widget in my side bar to see the offers.
Also you can see the New products in our new Spring Catalog by clicking that widget just below the Valentine Special.

Have any questions you can leave a comment or go to my site

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Keep yourselves warm and safe my blogger friends. Stay creative!!

until next time......

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!!

I spent Christmas and the next 4 days in bed with the flu .
On Christmas Eve it just hit me, no warning. I was fine one minute and sick the next.
My oldest son and I share a birthday Dec 28 and I was still sick!!
Finally today I am feeling somewhat normal~!

So,  ~while resting and recovering.....

I came up with a few ideas and plans for my Stampin Up business, my blog,  my Facebook page and just maybe  ~~~~~  get a twitter account! 

Now I just need the energy !!!

Around the holidays, people are always looking for cute ways to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends. At 20% savings, holiday packaging bundles are an affordable and adorable solution. Simply add a treat or gift and assemble.


Available November 29-January 2.
Trimmings & Tags Bundle
Item 132769
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5" x 3" x 11-1/2")
• Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2" x 3-1/8")
• Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim (10 yards)

Petite Treats Bundle
Item 132770
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3" x 5" x 1-1/2")
• Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
• Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

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Gift Tag Holder

 Here is a cute storage folder for gift tags.  It is so fun and easy to make I decided to make a few in different colors. I posted some on my etsy site (www.craftnique.etsy.com)
I used cardstock, sticky tape, Designer Series Paper and Simply Scored to make the rosette, 1 inch circle punch and a rhinestone. All products from Stampin Up!

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Getting things done!

  My mom had to have surgery  the end of Oct.  We are staying with her during her recovery which will take about 8 weeks!!  My mom will be 90 on the 28th of Nov.. She is so active and her mind is good and  she is VERY independant!!!   Trying to keep her still..... yeah right!....sitting in the waiting room during her 3 1/2 hour surgery was much easier!! lol  She is recovering well, her positive attitude has helped her heal.

I have a craft show coming up on the 1st of December in Lompoc Calif. at the Veterans Memorial Bldg on Locust. Stop by if you are in the area.  I am making a lot of craft items for the event using my Stampin Up products.  

Right now I have a shoulder injury so I am resting (and seeing my chiropracter) . Hopefully I will be better next week.

Here are a couple of items I made.

Scallop Snowman Tag

 

Post It Notepad holder and Pen

Holiday Ornament

 

I also added a few new items and cards to my Etsy and Artfire shops

www.craftnique.etsy.com      and/or        www.craftnique.artfire.com

Have a great weekend!!!


Stampin Up Products used:

Snowman Tag

Naturals White CS #102316
Basic Black CS  #121045
Soft Suede Ink #126978
Basic Black Stampin Write Marker #100082
Pumpkin Pie Stampin Write Marker  #105115
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch # 119854
1 1/4" Circle Punch #119861


Post It Note Holder

Midnight Muse CS 126843
Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper #126898
Whisper White CS  #100730
1" Circle Punch #119868
Night Of Navy Ink #126970
Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246
Gel Pen from Staples
Post It Notes

Holiday Ornament

Whisper White CS # 100730
Real Red Ink #126949
Old Olive Ink #126953
Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper #126896
Rhinestone Basic Jewels # 119246
Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334
Framelit Dies # 127816
Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set # 128051
( I purchased the Bundle Set clear mount #129950 and saved 15%)
3 1/2 " Scalloped Tulle Ribbon Cherry Cobbler #127841

you can log on my site to browse or purchase these products.

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